Building Permits

You need to apply for and have a building permit issued before the start of any construction or renovation project within the Village of Lytton.

Learn about requirements for building permit applications and building permit fees. Find building resources.

Apply for your permit online and book your inspections using Cloudpermit. 

Check for building contractors who have shared their contact information for community members who are rebuilding.

Do I need a building permit?

You need a building permit for any of the following:

• New buildings or additions
• Alterations or renovations (except for things like painting or new flooring)
• Reconstruction
• Plumbing, including new work or relocating existing fixtures
• Demolition
• Relocation or removal of a building
• Foundations for manufactured homes
• Change of use or occupancy type in an existing building
• Retaining walls over 1.22 m (4 ft.) and fencing for them
• Pools and hot tubs
• Masonry fireplaces or installation of wood-burning appliances or chimneys
• Accessory buildings greater than 10 m2 (107.64 sq. ft.)

Preliminary review

To better understand development requirements in the Village of Lytton, fill out the Site Alteration Review Form and email it to planning@lytton.ca, before you apply for a building permit.

Staff will provide an overview of the development requirements based on information that you share.

Get in touch

If you are planning to build or renovate, contact the Building Department. Staff can review your building plans, answer your questions, and guide you throughout the building application process.

Cloudpermit

The Village of Lytton uses Cloudpermit for building permit applications, payments, and inspections.